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Charging unit and image forming apparatus

US8195068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2009
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0216
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A charging unit in an image forming apparatus includes a charging roller that charges a photosensitive drum using a charging bias, an insulating casing surrounding the charging roller, and a metal shield member. The shield member is positioned so as to surround the casing in close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the casing.

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